Environment Officials show off Garden City improvements funded by Tyson Settlement After a 2019 spill, Attorney General Steve Marshall sued Tyson Farms on behalf of the state of Alabama. Staff2 days ago
Environment 3M to stop making PFAS chemicals that contaminate North Alabama water supply New EPA regulations, not supported by Alabama's GOP congressmen, are one of the factors that have affected the decision. Jacob HolmesFebruary 6, 2023
Environment ADEM: Moody fire not “discernibly” impacting water quality The EPA detected hazardous levels of chemicals in the air, but ADEM says there's no similar hazard to water quality. Jacob HolmesFebruary 6, 2023
Environment ADEM takes enforcement action against former used oil transporter Alabama Oil & Gas Recovery has ceased operations at a facility on Blackjack Road in Trussville. StaffFebruary 2, 2023
Environment ADEM, EPA leaders hold signing ceremony for Hayneville sewer project The funding is part of $463 million awarded by ADEM in 2022 to public drinking water and sewer systems. StaffJanuary 30, 2023
Environment ADEM brings in EPA to fight underground waste fire in Moody Gov. Kay Ivey issued a limited state of emergency Wednesday clearing the way for ADEM and the St. Clair County commission to work with... Jacob HolmesJanuary 19, 2023
Environment ADEM: Putting out St. Clair County landfill fire is No. 1 priority The fire has been burning for nearly a month and is mostly underground. Jacob HolmesDecember 30, 2022
Environment ADEM: Stop the drip, check for leaks The agency recommends that home and business owners promptly check for leaks as temps rise above freezing. Josh MoonDecember 27, 2022
Environment Innovate Alabama forms council on outdoor recreation The aim of the council is to expand, promote and protect the state’s outdoor recreational landscape. StaffDecember 2, 2022
Environment Governor awards $1.64 million to enhance outdoor recreation in Alabama Funds from the federal Recreational Trails Program will be used to build, restore and improve trails in eight communities across the state. StaffSeptember 30, 2022
Environment Mobile water board warns customers of contaminated water The MAWSS said recent testing found PFAS/PFOS chemicals at rates well above the new EPA acceptable levels. Josh MoonJuly 7, 2022